I can relate. I felt exactly the same way. Took DH on a road trip a few years back, and HE was the one who insisted I get my Babylock Ellegante. I wanted it soooo bad. On the drive home I was still thrilled that he would do this. I tell everyone I paid for it (which I did) and he made me do it (which he did). I couldn't touch the machine for days. I was scared to death of damaging something, it was so intimidating compared to the Brother machines I used before. Slowly I got into it with the book always at hand. Does everything so easily with a touch of a button. Now I love it! After literally blaming him many times for making me spend so much, I realized he was right. It has everything I need and want. You will love yours! I am thinking of upgrading too, and Babylock will always be my choice.